Little River (Middle Prong) GSMNP TennesseeThe Middle Prong of the Little River is a tributary of the of Little River, one of the major streams in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is a small, beautiful freestone stream. The elevation of the stream in its lower part is fairly low and the stream gets too warm for good trout fishing during the hot summer. The headwaters are at a higher elevations, well shaded by trees and the water remains a cool temperature throughout the year.

The main stream is formed by the confluence of two other small streams - Lynn Camp Prong and Thunderhead Prong. These two small streams join about four miles up the main stem of the Middle Prong.

The lower four miles is followed closely by a road. Trails access the upper headwaters. At this time, above the cascades, Lynn Camp Prong is undergoing a major change. All of the rainbow and other fish are being removed and it will be restocked with native brook trout. It is closed to fishing at the present time.

Seasons:All the streams in Great Smoky Mountains National Park (except those closed for special projects) are open to fishing.Spring:Spring is by far the best time to fish the Middle Prong.Summer:The only water that would be fishable during the hot summer would be Thunderhead Prong and other small tributary streams in the headwaters.Fall:The water will cool off in mid to late October and the fishing will improve.Winter:The winter season can provide some very good fishing for trout, especially on mild, warmer days.

Fly Fishing Guide to the Middle Prong of the Little River:The Middle Prong of Little River is a story book stream to fish with dry flies. It has continuous pools, runs and riffles where almost every place looks like the perfect spot for a trout to be holding just waiting for something drifting down stream to eat. Most of the time, and some days even during the winter, dry flies will catch trout on this stream.

Access to the lower four miles is as good as it gets. A road follows along the stream for its entire length. It is paved for about the first two miles and then changes to a dirt road for the next two miles. There is a large parking area at the end of the road.

One of the better places to fish in this watershed is Sams Creek, a tributary of Thunderhead Prong. It provides excellent fishing for the native brook trout.(Click here to continue)

Options For Selecting Flies:1. Email us (sales@perfectflystore.com)with the dates you will be fishing this stream and we will send you a list of our fly suggestions. Please allow up to 24 hours for a response.

2. Call us 800-594-4726 and we will help you decide which flies you need.

3. Email us (sales@perfectflystore.com)with a budget for flies and we will select them to match the budget and get them to you in time for your fly fishing trip.

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